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the culture among suppliers. Through the physical presence of experts at the various third-party production sites, or online as happened in 2020, the shared know-how thus be- comes an integral and essential component of the bond be- tween the Company and its suppliers.
In 2020, awareness activities on ethical, social, and environmental issues continued through videoconferences with some suppliers and sub-contractors (both façon man- ufacturers and suppliers of raw materials) as it was not pos- sible to conduct these activities on-site due to COVID-19 restrictions. These are in addition to the approximately 170 on-site visits carried out during the three-year period 2017- 2019 in Italy and abroad.
The dissemination of the Company s guidelines in terms of compliance and sustainability continued by distributing technical, chemical and performance specifications, both during everyday activities and through ad hoc videoconfer- ences.
A web portal dedicated entirely to suppliers has been active since 2017 as an additional tool for dialogue and to facilitate the exchange of information and documentation. Through the portal, suppliers can directly access commu- nications and documents, including the Code of Ethics, the Supplier Code of Conduct and related guidelines. A dedicat- ed online training section has been set up.
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